Ashland College vs. The University of Findlay

Comparable Facts

Compare Ashland University in Ashland, OH with The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Findlay is larger than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (5,016 students vs. 4,106 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Ashland University is located in Ashland, OH (Town Fringe setting); The University of Findlay is in Findlay, OH (Distant Town setting).
• Ashland University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Findlay is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Ashland University 14:1; The University of Findlay 12:1.

Ashland College vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or The University of Findlay? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than The University of Findlay ($22,610 vs. $27,297).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 17.5% lower than at Ashland University ($11,200 vs. $13,568).
• The University of Findlay is 31.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ashland College (about $9,954 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $31,210.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 31.9% higher at The University of Findlay than at Ashland University (about $9,954 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $31,210.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Ashland University as at The University of Findlay (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 31% larger than aid received by Ashland University students ($27,292 vs. $20,835).

Ashland College vs. The University of Findlay Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or The University of Findlay? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between The University of Findlay and Ashland College.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Ashland University (1120) is 10 points higher than at The University of Findlay (1110).
• Incoming Ashland College students have the same typical ACT composite (median estimate; 22) as students at The University of Findlay (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Ashland University 1035/1208; The University of Findlay 1010/1213.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Ashland University 20/25; The University of Findlay 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ashland College - Test optional; The University of Findlay - Test-free.
• Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ashland College (3.54).
• The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Ashland College (76.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.9% at Ashland College vs. 17% at The University of Findlay.

Ashland College vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ashland College and The University of Findlay? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Ashland University's six-year graduation rate (61%) is higher than The University of Findlay's (55%).
• Graduates from The University of Findlay earn a median of about $6,100 more per year than Ashland College graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,500 vs. $40,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Findlay graduates have a $1,250 lower median loan debt than Ashland College graduates ($25,000 vs. $26,250).
• Among borrowers, The University of Findlay graduates have an estimated $13 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ashland College graduates ($258 vs. $271).
• More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.